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Cheez-It Chicken Tenders

Ready in 15 minutes and so CRISPY thanks to a Cheez-It Cracker coating! If you like Cheez-Its, you're going to LOVE this recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 626 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups cheez-it crackers use regular rather than low-fat
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • ranch dressing blue cheese dressing, ketchup, etc. for serving if desired

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup; set aside.
  2. To a large ziptop storage bag add the Cheez-It's, seal bag and crush the crackers with your fist from the outside until you have fine crumbs. Tip - Roll a rolling pin, beer bottle, soda can, or something similar over the bag to pulverize the crumbs easily. I don't find it necessary to dirty my food processor for this task.
  3. Unzip the bag, add the panko, stir to combine; set bag aside.
  4. To a medium bowl, add the egg, salt, pepper, lightly beat the egg with a fork, add the chicken, and toss and flip chicken with the fork so all pieces are coated evenly.
  5. Remove chicken from the bowl using the fork (discard excess egg), drop it into the plastic bag, seal bag, and toss and shake bag to evenly coat the chicken.
  6. Place chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced. Tip - Take the excess crumbs that are in the bag and use your fingers or a spoon to firmly push them onto the chicken in any sparsely coated areas.
  7. Bake for about 15 minutes, flip midway through cooking if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite dip or dressing if desired.

Notes

  • Chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months, noting that reheated chicken will not retain its crispiness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 626kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 19g Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 1291mg (54%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 626

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 626kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19g 112%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 1291mg 54%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.